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Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Belper

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Belper is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£320,616

Belper

£290,909

Crime Rate

Beeston (Broxtowe)

N/A

Belper

66.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Beeston (Broxtowe)

100.0%

Belper

75.0%

Avg Download Speed

Beeston (Broxtowe)

466.7

Belper

339.1

EPC Rating

Beeston (Broxtowe)

69.7

Belper

67.8

Median Income

Beeston (Broxtowe)

£28,569

Belper

£30,608

At £290,909, Belper undercuts Beeston (broxtowe) (£320,616) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Belper it is a flat at £135,318.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £135,318).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Belper at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Belper, which has 6 schools, the figure is 75%.

Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Belper School Inspection Breakdown

75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBeeston (Broxtowe)Belper
Total Schools176
Primary145
Secondary31
% Top two bands100%75%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95.3% in Belper. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 60.7% in Belper.

Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (467 vs 339 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Beeston (broxtowe), scoring 69.7 on average (band D) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,332 in Belper. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Belper.

Beeston (broxtowe) has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 47.1 in Belper. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 56.8% in Belper. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 71.3% in Belper. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and Belper has 19,076.

IndicatorBeeston (Broxtowe)Belper
Population52,35919,076
Median Age40.847.1
Median Household Income£28,568.5£30,607.7
Employment Rate52.5%56.8%
Owner Occupied58.2%71.3%
Degree-Level Qualified31.4%31.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beeston (broxtowe) and Belper?
Beeston (broxtowe) and Belper are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beeston (broxtowe) or Belper?
Belper is cheaper, with an average house price of £290,909.
Is Beeston (broxtowe) or Belper safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beeston (broxtowe) or Belper?
Beeston (broxtowe) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Beeston (broxtowe) or Belper?
Beeston (broxtowe) has faster average broadband at 466.7 Mbps.

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